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Local MLA wants to battle the bots John Kurucz The furor on social media was palpable, and the disappointment and frustration was felt from one Canadian ocean to the next. Buoyed by a need to battle the bots that are …

Tenant advocates say fixed-term contracts are being abused as a way to jack up rents June 13, 2016, 6 a.m. By Jen St. Denis Spencer Chandra Herbert, MLA for Vancouver-West End: some tenants who have signed fixed-term rental agreements later …

Written by CBC News Ticket scalping for profit? Well that’s nothing new — as the Hip themselves might sing. But this time, it’s personal. When many Tragically Hip fans were shut out of presale tickets to the band’s final tour, only to …

Nick Eagland One seller was asking US$5,499 on Tuesday for a nosebleed seat at the sold-out July 24 concert at Rogers Arena in Vancouver of Canadian icons The Tragically Hip. The ticket is an exception to most listed on StubHub, …

Public outcry over ticket availability and price gouging for upcoming Paul McCartney gig in Vancouver sparks call to action. Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images Paul McCartney performs live on stage at The O2 Arena on May 23, 2015 in London, …